Design and fabrication of the MesoMill : a five-axis milling machine for meso-scaled parts
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Author(s)
Werkmeister, Jaime Brooke, 1977-
Advisor(s)
Alexander H. Slocum.
Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
With the increased prevalence of meso-scaled products, new tools are being developed to bridge the gap between fabrication processes tailored for micrometer and millimeter sized features. Compared to its traditional counterpart, a small machine tool designed for meso-scale could potentially have a smaller overall footprint, shorter structural loop and lower cost than a conventional machine; in addition, a small machine presents opportunities for improved machine metrology, and easier environmental control. This paper describes the design of the MesoMill: a test machine designed to evaluate the use of components new to the design of machining centers including wire capstan drives, ball-screw splines, and an air bearing spindle with an integral Z-axis.
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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-115).
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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